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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,196.80, 30,262.80 and 19,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,196.80, 30,262.80 and 19,030.40 is: 28,515.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,196.80 : 30,262.80 = 19,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,196.80/30,262.80 = 19,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,196.80x = 30,262.80 × 19,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,196.80x = 575,913,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,913,189.12/20,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,515.07

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